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Episode 363: Calico and Age of Innovation
Jun 16, 2026
1h 31m 43s
Episode 362: Caverna and Clans of Caledonia
Jun 2, 2026
1h 48m 37s
Episode 361: Sea Salt and Paper Extra Pepper and Regicide Legacy
May 19, 2026
1h 26m 58s
Episode 360: Bitoku and 5 Towers
May 5, 2026
1h 32m 51s
Episode 359: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Brass Birmingham
Apr 21, 2026
1h 19m 50s
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| 6/16/26 | ![]() Episode 363: Calico and Age of Innovation | Welcome to another episode of the Boardgame BBQ!! In this weeks episode Joe is quilting the most immaculate, blanket for his kitty cats to perch themselves on with Calico. Conor has been building cities for his fantasy races while constantly making poor decisions in Age of Innovation. The two lads also discuss their successes in Regicide Legacy and the old addiction begins to bite Conor again as Joe talks about playing his Magic the Gathering commander decks. Don't forget to let us know you answer to this week's question of the pod, 'Which game do you consider a modern classic?' All that and more on then latest episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!! SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREONHey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 31m 43s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Episode 362: Caverna and Clans of Caledonia | Hello listeners and welcome to Episode 362 of the Board Game BBQ! This week Dana and Conor join forces to talk about farming, feeding workers and fulfilling contracts as they Sizzle Caverna and Clans of Caledonia. Both of them have been gaming with frogs as Dana plays around with Pondscape while Conor tries out the new amphibious faction in Root with the Homeland Expansion. Conor tells tales of his new RPG group with members of the BBQ community and Dana see's what's worth delving for in Everdell Emerland! Don't forget about this week's Question of the Pod, 'What Game Needs No Expansion and Why?' All that and more, tune in to find out! | 1h 48m 37s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Episode 361: Sea Salt and Paper Extra Pepper and Regicide Legacy | Welcome to another Episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!This week, Joe spices up is Sea Salt and Paper gaming with a nice little expansion in Extra Pepper, Conor checks out what all then fuss about Regicide is with the implementation of Regicide Legacy. There's also card games all round with Skulls of Sedlec and Marvel Champions!Don't forget to about this weeks Question of the Pod 'What is you Favourite way to 'Legacyfy' a game?All that and more in this episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! | 1h 26m 58s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Episode 360: Bitoku and 5 Towers | It's a revolution!! Join Dana, Jules and Conor on Episode 360 of the Board Game BBQ Podcast. On this episode Conor finally gets his epic game of Bitoku played and makes the hottest of hot sauce in Scoville, Dana reminds Conor of his favourite cake when she discusses Black Forest and Jules ventures back into the depths with Aquatica and looks to ruin peoples day in 5 Towers! Don't forget this weeks Question of the Pod; 'What's your favourite boardgame component and why? | 1h 32m 51s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Episode 359: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Brass Birmingham | Join Jules, Conor and Lauren all the games hitting their tables and faces. Conor's hot take is that the number 1 game, Brass Birmingham, is in fact - good. Jules pours sweat, tears, and mostly blood into Moon Colony Bloodbath. Lauren hasn't been playing much but is there for moral support. Question of the Pod: What board game is most likely to turn violent?Tell us about the game and share your stories if you have them! Twisted ankle in twister? Clocked in the head in jungle speed? Flipped a table in Monopoly? We want to hear about it!Timestamps: What we’ve been playing [0:02:51]Moon Colony Bloodbath [0:44:05]Brass Birmingham [0:51:51]Question of the Pod [1:01:19]Fired up [1:14:13] Here's all the games we spoke about: French toast - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312633/french-toastQork - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/207331/qork Fuji Flush - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203430/fuji-flush Nippon: Zaibatsu - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434367/nippon-zaibatsu Marvel Champions: The Card Game - Sinister Motives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/347813/marvel-champions-the-card-game-sinister-motives Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438402/forest-shuffle-dartmoor Earth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350184/earthCovenant - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429863/covenantMoon Colony Bloodbath - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425549/moon-colony-bloodbath Brass Birmingham - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224517/brass-birmingham Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 19m 50s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Episode 358: Tenby, March of the Ants, Take Time | Join Dana, Lauren and Jules as they have a very unserious time chatting about everything hitting their tables. Jules is getting into argy-bargy playing a game that he guarantees gives you Eclipse in a smaller box and time with March of the Ants. Dana has been playing a game named after a Welsh town - no not Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, it's Tenby! Lauren has been ... wait for it ... enjoying the coop deduction puzzle in Take Time!Question of the Pod: Come up with a great name for a board game and tell us how it plays.Timestamps:Games we’ve been playing [0:13:48]March of the Ants [0:46:06]Take Time [0:53:22]Tenby [0:58:41]Question of the Pod [1:11:36]Fired Up [1:20:23] Here's all the games we spoke about: Tenby: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407233/tenbyMarch of the Ants: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156496/march-of-the-antsTake Time: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440540/take-timeThe Number: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307450/the-numberThing Thing: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426162/thing-thingRaas: A Dance of Love: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358912/raas-a-dance-of-love Railway Boom: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448159/railway-boom Waddle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435360/waddle Storyfold: Wildwoods: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425505/storyfold-wildwoods Shadow Moon Syndicates: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421872/shadow-moon-syndicates Mountain Goats: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63975/mountain-goats Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 28m 13s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Episode 357: Special Guests Jonathan Calleja & Keith Franks | Happy Oceania month! This week join Joe and Lauren, along with special guests Jonathan Calleja and Keith Franks as we discuss all things design and Australian tabletop. Jonathan and Keith offer great insights into what it's like as a professional or first time designer, and some of the barriers that new designers encounter. We also dive into what has been hitting our tables and our hearts, as well as QOTP and our regular antics.Check out their stuff!Where you can buy Keith's games: https://thequestsuppliers.com.au/Tabletop Games Designers Australia - www.tgda.org.auFacebook group for TGDA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TGDAusIncubator Melbourne: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IncubatorMelbourneSydney Megagamers: https://www.sydneymegagamers.com/ New Question of the Pod: What game have you played where the look of the game was drastically different to how it played? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 32m 38s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | ![]() Episode 356: Millenium Blades, Figment and Blood Rage featuring Matt Dunstan and Phil Walker-Harding | Join Conor as he welcomes two of Australia's most celebrated board game designers — Matt Dunstan and Phil Walker-Harding — for the first episode from Oceania Month in 2026! Matt is best known for games like Next Station London, Elysium, and the Adventure Games series, while Phil is the mind behind Sushi Go!, Imhotep, Bärenpark, and Gizmos. Together they give us a sneak peek at the upcoming Designer Day event at Play Con — an exciting opportunity to meet and game with some of the best minds in the hobby. There's big game talk, design insights, and plenty of Aussie board game love in this one. Pull up a chair! Sizzling Games: Millennium Blades Figment Blood Rage New Question of the Pod: "What’s the best game or game mechanism you’ve seen on TV or in movies?" Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Millennium Blades - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/151347/millennium-blades Figment - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439209/figment Blood Rage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170216/blood-rage Rumble Nation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266722/rumble-nation Next Station London - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/353545/next-station-london Point Salad - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274960/point-salad Fantasy Realms - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223040/fantasy-realms SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 12m 45s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | ![]() Episode 355: Quacks of Quedlinburg, Civolution, Sanctuary: An Ark Nova Game | Join Banana, Conor and Joe as they discuss what has been hitting the table. Joe is mixing Tinder and board games in an effort to get through his shelf of shame. Conor is living his best life in Sydney with his brother from another mother and building arrays in Civolution. Banana is more fascinated by Joe’s love life than any games, although she’s excited about getting another fix of Ark Nova vibes in Sanctuary. There’s lots of gaming goodness here, so join us for the chat! Sizzling Games: Quacks of Quedlinburg [44.11] Civolution [50.14] Sanctuary [59.55] Question of the Pod Recap [1.10.28] New Question of the Pod: What’s a great game to play on a date, and why? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Castles in the Air RPG (with internal artwork by Samara Jethra): https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/castles-in-the-air/?v=8bcc25c96aa5 Check out Samara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarajethwa/ Check out Samara Jethra and David Walsh at One Thousand Rats: https://www.onethousandrats.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7OWTpX0SqmhxX4i-GcCiW9rEd98sTzPx5dACTDkHK6qmPwGmm Emberleaf: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426513/emberleaf Curses and Covens: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/370837/curses-and-covens Hot Streak: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak Brick Like This: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439310/brick-like-this Kittin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302477/kittin Sea Salt and Paper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper Lost Cities: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/50/lost-cities Gaia Project: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220308/gaia-project Wingspan Americas: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/461932/wingspan-americas-expansion Argent: The Consortium: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/144797/argent-the-consortium Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks Civolution: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks Sanctuary: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441696/sanctuary SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 27m 36s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() Episode 354: Magical Athlete, Marrakesh | On the back of Jules’ wedding, join Conor and Banana as they discuss what has been hitting their tables. Conor has been gaming like crazy after the new move to Sydney. He’s particularly enamoured with hoarding dates and slippers in Marrakesh. Meanwhile, Banana is obsessed with ‘Huge Baby’ and his ability to throw his weight around in Magical Athlete! All this and much more, so enjoy the listen! Sizzling Games: Magical Athlete [53.02] Marrakesh [1.06.41] New Question of the Pod: Do you prefer games that have one path to victory, or multiple paths? Why? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: The Hobbit: There and Back Again: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436215/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again Luthier: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier Origin Story: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454909/origin-story Forestry: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431493/forestry Twinkle Starship: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324344/twinkle-starship Orapa Mine: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424152/orapa-mine Lightning Train: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445673/lightning-train SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict #aussiegamer #boardgamesarefun #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts | 1h 37m 36s | ||||||
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| 1/27/26 | ![]() Episode 353: Fishing, Bomb Busters, Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders | Join Lauren, Adrian and Jules as they discuss what has been hitting their tables. The whiting is on the wall - Jules is hooked on trick taking, with Fishing. Lauren has been trying out less fishing and more fission, snipping wires in Bomb Busters. Adrian is grabbing his windbreaker and doing his best Al Capone impression in Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders.To top it off we look forward in our question of the pod, and finish off with what has us fired up! Question of the Pod: What are your 2026 board game predictions?Timestamps:Games we’ve been playing [0:05:15]Fishing [0:29:44]Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders [0:36:15]Bomb Busters [0:50:57]Question of the Pod [1:01:18]Fired Up [1:20:47] Here's all the games we spoke about: Veiled Fate - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315695/veiled-fateNana: Christmas Edition - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401168/nana-christmas-editionTumblin’ Dice - https://boardgamegeek.com/geeksearch.php?action=search&objecttype=boardgame&q=tumblin%20diceSeas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strifeA Fake Artist Goes to New York - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/135779/a-fake-artist-goes-to-new-yorkHansa Teutonica - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43015/hansa-teutonicaBotswana - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/398/botswana Lands of Amazement - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434865/lands-of-amazement Hyperstar Run - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430611/hyperstar-run Windmill Valley: Blooming Sails - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/434507/windmill-valley-blooming-sails Fishing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/214880/chicago-1875-city-of-the-big-shoulders Bomb Busters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413246/bomb-busters Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 25m 19s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() Episode 352: Botswana, Exit: Advent Calendar, Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done - Divine Influence | Join Conor, Lauren and Adrian as they ring in the new year with a whole lot of new games. Adrian recalls his experience with the Exit Advent Calendar - the experience really opened some doors for him. Conor really embraces the theme of Crusaders as he focuses on expansion, giving a Devine take with Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done - Divine Influence. Lauren is playing a delightfully simple game that makes her want to gabber on, nay, sing, with Botswana. Then we round of with a very spirited question of the pod discussion, and finish off with what has us fired up! Question of the Pod: What games would you like to see at Play Con, and why would you like to see them there?Timestamps:Games we’ve been playing [0:01:52]Crusaders: The Will Be Done - Divine Influence [0:33:27]Exit: The game - Advent Calendar: The Magic of Christmas [0:44:25]Botswana [0:52:29]Question of the Pod [1:00:27]Fired Up! [1:21:21] Here's all the games we spoke about: Incan Gold - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15512/diamant My Gold Mine - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331571/my-gold-mineSausage Sizzle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/118215/sausage-sizzle 21Moon - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308305/21moon Grand Austria Hotel: Let’s Waltz - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/320780/grand-austria-hotel-lets-waltz Dungeons & Dragons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/94902/dungeons-and-dragons-starter-set Age of Steam - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-of-steam Assyria: Second Edition - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/432067/assyria-second-edition Crusaders: Thy Will be Done - Divine Influence - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289240/crusaders-thy-will-be-done-divine-influence Exit: The game - Advent Calendar: The Magic of Christmas - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445020/exit-the-game-advent-calendar-the-magic-of-christm Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 25m 39s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | ![]() Episode 351: Our Top 5-1 Games of All Time! | Join the team as we round out our top 5-1 games of all time for 2025! There might be some old favourites, new surprises and some rule breaking. We would love to hear what games have made the top of your lists this year.Timestamps:Adrian’s 5 [0:02:21]Conor’s 5 [0:05:52Joe’s 5 [0:09:08]Jules’ 5 [0:11:42]Lauren’s 5 [0:13:43]Dana’s 5 [0:15:59]Adrian’s 4 [0:19:50]Conor’s 4 [0:21:09]Joe’s 4 [0:23:13]Jules’ 4 [0:24:25]Lauren’s 4 [0:26:23]Dana’s 4 [0:28:14]Adrian’s 3 [0:31:50]Conor’s 3 [0:33:46]Joe’s 3 [0:36:33]Jules’ 3 [0:38:53]Lauren’s 3 [0:41:13]Dana’s 3 [0:43:01]Adrian’s 2 [0:45:20]Conor’s 2 [0:48:09]Joe’s 2 [0:53:22]Jules’ 2 [0:56:13]Lauren’s 2 [0:59:22]Dana’s 2 [1:02:29]Adrian’s 1 [1:04:14]Conor’s 1 [1:06:51]Joe’s 1 [1:09:56]Jules’ 1 [1:10:53]Lauren’s 1 [1:14:25]Dana’s 1 [1:17:42]Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 21m 23s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | ![]() Episode 350: Our Top 10-6 Games of All Time! | This week, join the whole gang as we wrap up our top 10 games of all time! In this part 1, we'll be going through games 10-6. Part 2 of the top 5-1 will follow in the next pod. Join us to find out what we think are some of the greatest games ever made. We'd also love to hear what games you have on your top 10. Timestamps:Adrian's 10 [0:13:23]Joe's 10 [0:15:30]Dana's 10 [0:16:58]Jules' 10 [0:20:55]Lauren's 10 [0:22:01]Conor's 10 [0:23:34]Adrian's 9 [0:24:41]Joe's 9 [0:28:09]Dana's 9 [0:30:05]Jules' 9 [0:32:54]Lauren's 9 [0:35:06]Conor's 9 [0:36:02]Adrian's 8 [0:39:12]Joe's 8 [0:41:49]Dana's 8 [0:43:12]Jules' 8 [0:45:07]Lauren's 8 [0:46:54]Conor's 8 [0:48:58]Adrian's 7 [0:51:23]Joe's 7 [0:52:57]Dana's 7 [0:55:36]Jules' 7 [0:57:54]Lauren's 7 [1:00:34]Conor's 7 [1:02:23]Adrian's 6 [1:04:12]Joe's 6 [1:06:04]Dana's 6 [1:07:33]Jules' 6 [1:10:00]Lauren's 6 [1:12:29]Conor's 6 [1:14:44] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREONHey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 18m 25s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() Episode 349: Riftbound, Castle Combo | Join Conor, Jules and Adrian in this “all-aussie” pod as Adrian celebrates his citizenship. No longer a Brit, but an Aussie through and through … as if he wasn’t already! Adrian has been revisiting an old favourite and curing himself of the plague in Bristol 1350. Jules has been wooed by a game about picnicking on plaid with ants in the new Bitewing Games title, Gingham. Coincidentally, Conor is also corralling six-legged insects in March of the Ants. The crew also give a rundown on recent game days in all three states, their obsession with Riftbound and Conor chats about a small box hit he’s discovered. As usual there are lots of laughs and all-round gaming goodness! Sizzling Games: Riftbound: [34:52] Castle Combo: [50:51] Question of the Pod Recap: [59:52] New Question of the Pod: [1:04:34] Fired Up: [1:12:57] New Question of the Pod: If a TCG requires hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to stay competitive, is that a design flaw… or just part of the hobby? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Unpublished: Architects (prototype by Kyle Jarratt). Contact via discord @kyngkyle or on the web at https://kyng.com.au Published: Bristol 1350: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Gingham: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440024/gingham March of the Ants: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416079/march-of-the-ants-evolved-edition Riftbound – League of Legends: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game Voidfall: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337627/voidfall Gazebo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440023/gazebo Clithulu Wars: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/139976/cthulhu-wars Harmonies: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies Slambo!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo Hot Streak: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak Trails of Tucana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283864/trails-of-tucana Castle Combo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo Café: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284936/cafe SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 20m 21s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | ![]() Episode 348: Soda Jerk, Vivo, Panda Panda, Pirates of Maracaibo | Join Dana, Lauren, Joe and the ghosts that haunt Dana's house as they chat about all the games hitting their tables. Joe has been checking out some small games to see whether they measure up, in Panda Panda and Vivo. Lauren thinks this one is so delightful, but that might be a knee-jerk reaction, with Soda Jerk. Dana engages in some nautical nonsense, breaking her back carrying all that loot in Pirates of Maracaibo. We also have our question of the pod and round it up with what has us fired up! Timestamps:What we've been playing [0:01:22]Vivo [0:27:41]Panda Panda / Cat Poker [0:33:06]Soda Jerk [0:37:42]Pirates of Maracaibo [0:45:23]Question of the Pod [0:57:09]Fired Up [1:04:57] New Question of the Pod: What is a small game that packs a big punch? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Clans of Caledonia Industria - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391913/clans-of-caledonia-industria Duel for Cardia - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447243/duel-for-cardia Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437705/horrified-dungeons-and-dragons Ra and Write - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422796/ra-and-write Timber Town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town Luthier - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier Challengers! Beach Cup - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390340/challengers-beach-cup Vivo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420242/vivo Panda Panda / Cat Poker - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400113/panda-panda Soda Jerk - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446953/soda-jerk Pirates of Maracaibo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397385/pirates-of-maracaibo SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREONHey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 10m 37s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | ![]() Episode 347: Slambo, Leviathan Wilds, Riftbound | This week join Jules, Adrian and Conor as they chat about what they've been getting played. Jules has been watching sumos slam in Slambo. Conor has been scaling colossi in Leviathan Wilds. Adrian shares the tale of losing at Riftbound to a literal child - because nothing says humble like being demolished by someone who still needs to be put to bed at night! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! Timestamps:Up or Down [0:07:40]Money [0:13:26]Merchants of Andromeda [0:17:25]Cities [0:25:45]Slambo [0:33:10]Leviathan Wilds [0:38:14]Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG [0:45:39] New Question of the Pod: What game rule have you been playing incorrectly? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Up or Down https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428058/up-or-downMoney https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/125/moneyMerchants of Andromeda https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436516/merchants-of-andromedaCities https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402676/citiesSlambo https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slamboLeviathan Wilds https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358737/leviathan-wildsRiftbound: The League of Legends TCG https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREONHey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 32m 14s | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | ![]() Episode 346: PAX Aus 2025 Special! | Tune in for our PAX Australia 2025 special! This year, Joe, Adrian, Conor, Jules, and special guest Finn are live on the showroom floor bringing you exclusive hands-on impressions and interviews with some of Australia's most exciting up-and-coming game designers. We dive deep into their latest prototype projects, and share our takes on some standout established titles we got to experience at the event. A huge thanks to PAX Australia for the continued support and for giving us the opportunity to celebrate the local gaming scene. It's always a highlight of our year, and we're already looking forward to what next year brings! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game Seas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Coyote - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443688/coyote Cheers to the Governor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor Isle of Feathers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455519/isle-of-feathers Timber Town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREONHey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 01m 27s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | ![]() Episode 345: Desperate Oasis, Faraway | This week, join Jules, Dana and Adrian as they chat about the games hitting their table. Dana has been surviving the harsh desert conditions in Desperate Oasis. Jules has been journeying through the mystical landscapes of Faraway. Adrian continues to rabbit on about Barrage and its expansions - because apparently one dam episode wasn't enough! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw) New Question of the Pod: What game will you always go "all in" for? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Mandala - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264241/mandalaWriggle Roulette - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443829/wriggle-rouletteHel: The Last Saga - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274056/hel-the-last-sagaContainer - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453740/containerIsle of Feathers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455519/isle-of-feathersBarrage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/barrageTwinkle Twinkle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408280/twinkle-twinkleLord of the Rings: Confrontation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18833/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-confrontationDesperate Oasis - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428904/desperate-oasisFaraway - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385761/faraway SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREONHey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 27m 32s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | ![]() Episode 344: Aquatica Cold Waters, Ruins | This week, join Lauren, Conor and Jules as they chat about the games hitting their table. Jules is used to laying waste to his opponents, and now he can literally leave them - in Ruins. Conor is hot for this game but she's cold for him, in the expansion Aquatica: Cold Waters. Lauren has been playing some small little card games but is mostly just along for the ride. This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw)Timestamps:What we've been playing [0:02:19]Aquatica: Cold Waters [0:46:17]Ruins [1:00:47]Question of the Pod [1:14:17]Fired Up [1:25:16]New Question of the Pod: What games did you miss on release, but are hanging out to play and why? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Scoville - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/145659/scoville Forest Shuffle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391163/forest-shuffle Cryptrick - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391829/cryptrick Farm Hand - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/386860/farm-hand Pixies: Flower Power - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441707/pixies-flower-power Paper World - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429020/paper-world Nunatak: Temple of Ice - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383158/nunatak-temple-of-ice Ruins - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428635/ruins Aquatica: Cold Waters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/300872/aquatica-cold-waters SPONSORSOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREONHey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 28m 48s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | ![]() Episode 343: Frog Tower, Endeavor Deep Sea | In this episode Banana, Adrian and Joe are chatting about what’s been hitting the table. Adrian, has been exploring Etherstone but can’t stop talking about another game entirely. Banana is still wondering how to make a zombie look enthusiastic in Caution Signs. Meanwhile Joe is finding joy in creating amphibian high-rises in Frog Tower. All this and a few laughs, so enjoy! Sizzling Games: Frog Tower: [37:12] Endeavor: Deep Sea: [42:18] Question of the Pod Recap: [54:54] New Question of the Pod: [1:05:55] Fired Up: [1:15:22] New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Panda Spin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin Quattro Trick-Taking: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430921/quattro-trick-taking Etherstone: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412086/etherstone Res Arcana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcana Critter Ktichen: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393429/critter-kitchen Ransom Notes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349812/ransom-notes Caution Signs: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407805/caution-signs Frog Tower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420901/kaerutawa-frog-tower Endeavor: Deep Sea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367966/endeavor-deep-sea Fleet the Dice Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245961/fleet-the-dice-game Three Sisters: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291845/three-sisters White Castle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle Teotihuacan: City of Gods: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/229853/teotihuacan-city-of-gods Quacks: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks Rebel Princess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381249/rebel-princess SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 20m 44s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | ![]() Episode 342: Snowcrest, Gloomhaven: Digital Edition, Vantage | In this episode the three bearded folk - Conor, Jules and Joe are getting into mischief. Joe has got a thing for sexy horses in Snowcrest. Meanwhile, Conor has had some dentistry issues, or a toothache, or something like that, with Gloomhaven: Digital Edition. Jules is living his best life exploring a planet, and thankfully doing more than just ‘aimlessly engaging with things’ in Vantage. All this and more, so you’d better have your purchase pen ready! Sizzling Games: Snowcrest: [42:07] Gloomhaven Digital Edition: [52:13] Vantage: [1:03:00] Question of the Pod Recap: [1:19:34] New Question of the Pod: [1:25:25] Fired Up: [1:32:00] New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Honey Buzz: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284742/honey-buzz Netrunner: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124742/android-netrunner Schadenfreude: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude Happy Mochi : https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438481/happy-mochi Orbit: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429767/orbit Nunatak: Temple of Ice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383158/nunatak-temple-of-ice Massive Darkness 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/image/7497066/massive-darkness-2-heavenfall Pillars of Fate: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440941/pillars-of-fate Gloomhaven Digital Ed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780290/Gloomhaven/ Vantage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage Snowcrest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385437/snowcrest SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict #aussiegamer #boardgamesarefun #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts | 1h 37m 19s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | ![]() Episode 341: Wondrous Creatures, Wroth, Castles of Burgundy | Episode 341 – Post-Play Con Catch-up: Gen Con, Ladies’ Gaming Weekend & Mic Chaos In a post-Play Con world, the BBQ crew is back behind the mics — well, most of the mics. Jules shares tales from his big trip to Gen Con, Dana recounts her epic ladies’ weekend away full of board games, and Adrian… well, let’s just say his microphone wasn’t having a good day. Blame him for any dodgy audio — we sure are. This week’s sizzling games: Dana – Wondrous Creatures Jules – Wroth Adrian – The Castles of Burgundy 🎲 Whether you love convention stories, new game chatter, or laughing at Adrian’s tech troubles, Episode 341 has you covered. 🔗 Links & Community🌏 Board Game BBQ Linktree | 1h 18m 41s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | ![]() Episode 340: Eternal Decks, Hot Streak, Foundations of Rome | We apologise for some minor sound quality issues this week. We hope you enjoy the pod all the same! This week join Conor, Lauren and Dana as they discuss their Play Con 2025 highlights, including TTRPGs, big group games and some hot new releases. Conor has been throwing it back playing a game painted so beautifully that all other games are ruined for him, with Foundations of Rome. Lauren is casting aside life, youth, and rest, in her new quest for the eternal - glory! with Eternal Decks. Dana has been the one yelling 'Go Mum!' and has bet her bottom dollar that this was the game of the con, with Hot Streak. We also cover some major gaming news, question of the pod, and round it out with what has us fired up! Timestamps:What we’ve been playing [0:05:11]Foundations of Rome [0:37:40]Eternal Decks [0:43:22]Hot Streak [0:50:42]Question of the Pod [1:07:43]Fired up [1:23:17]This week's Question of the Pod: How do you deal with the post-convention blues?Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all the games that we discussed: QE Commodities Expansion - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360699/qe-commodities Fate of the Fellowship - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship Pergola - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424573/pergola Meadow - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314491/meadow Ito - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito The Vibe - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426692/the-vibe Guards of Atlantis II - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267609/guards-of-atlantis-ii Fishing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing Pitch Car - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150/pitchcar Foundations of Rome - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284189/foundations-of-rome Eternal Decks - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424981/eternal-decks Hot Streak - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak PODCAST SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 | 1h 28m 16s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 | ![]() Episode 339 - Wellycon Adventures! | Episode 339 - Wellycon Adventures! Joe and Adrian are back from an incredible trip to New Zealand where they hit up Wellycon, the biggest board gaming event in NZ! They talk about all the amazing games they played, the wonderful people they met, and the awesome Kiwi gaming community. A massive shout out to the team at Garphill Games for being absolute legends and making them feel so welcome — and for showing off some seriously cool games. Also, a huge thank you to Badgers From Mars for hanging out and sharing their creative energy. 👉 Want to join in the fun? Come be part of our community: Join our Discord to chat games daily Follow us on Facebook and connect with fellow board gamers Tune in to hear their highlights, some game chatter, travel stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. | 1h 16m 44s | ||||||
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